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“We wanted to build on the win from the weekend, the gaffer was saying before that he expects us to be in the hat for the third round draw. We didn't come here just for a day out, I know we had to defend for our lives.

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"We didn’t come here to draw the game, we came here to win, and that’s what we did.

Rovers produced a herculean defensive effort in the second half as they held strong despite barely getting out of their own half in the final 45 minutes.

Sweeney explained how pleased Clarke was with his team’s commitment in defence at Craven Cottage.

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“The gaffer came in and said the shift the front three and the midfield put in to get behind the ball and help us back four out was tremendous. The team effort was a good one, and obviously Ellis took his goal well and we had something to cling on to, and thankfully we did,” said Sweeney.

“I remember Linesy making a few really good blocks, Sercs made some good blocks. It just shows how much we’re willing to dig in for each other.

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“I thought we kept their forwards reasonably quiet and it was an easy night for our keeper.”

“I think we’ve done the club really proud tonight.”

Rovers now must wait until 4am on Thursday to see who they will take on in the third round as the teams are drawn in China.